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International Testing Agency · Other · Switzerland

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS and Security headers.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

The International Testing Agency (ITA) is a specialized organization dedicated to managing independent anti-doping programs for international sports federations, major event organizers, and other anti-doping bodies. Established in 2018 and based in Switzerland, ITA positions itself as a global leader in promoting fairness and integrity in sports through comprehensive testing, education, and regulatory compliance services. The website reflects a professional and authoritative presence with extensive information about their services, partnerships, and educational initiatives targeting athletes and sports organizations worldwide. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Google reCAPTCHA, and SEO optimizations, hosted with Cloudflare DNS services. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and anti-bot protections, though some improvements are recommended such as enabling DNSSEC and adding security headers. Privacy compliance is limited due to the absence of explicit privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the site demonstrates high business credibility and trustworthiness, supported by partnerships with major sports and anti-doping organizations.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
25
Email security
98
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
63

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

ITA operates in the niche sector of anti-doping services within the sports industry, serving a global clientele including international federations and event organizers. Their business model focuses on providing independent, transparent anti-doping testing, education, and compliance services. The organization leverages strategic partnerships with entities like the IOC, WADA, and UNESCO, enhancing its market position and credibility. The website's content and structure indicate a mature digital presence aimed at educating athletes, supporting partners, and promoting clean sport values. Growth indicators include active news updates, educational programs, and a broad partner ecosystem. The lack of direct contact emails or phone numbers suggests a controlled communication approach, likely to manage inquiries through forms and social media channels.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, ensuring encrypted communications. Google reCAPTCHA is implemented to protect forms from automated abuse. However, the absence of key security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and others reduces the overall security hardening. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with the website's claims, supporting domain legitimacy. The site lacks published security policies or incident response information, which could enhance trust and preparedness. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve domain name system security and prevent DNS spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  3. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies to improve GDPR compliance and user trust.
  4. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance accessibility features to improve usability for all users and comply with accessibility standards.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
International Testing Agency
Description
The International Testing Agency manages anti-doping programs, independent from sporting or political powers, for International Federations (IFs), Major Event Organisers (MEOs) and other anti-doping organisations.
Key services
Testing, Major Events Programs, Science & Medical, Intelligence & Investigations, Risk Assessment, Test Distribution Planning, Education, Athlete Biological Passport Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, jQuery, Yoast SEO, Cloudflare DNS, Google reCAPTCHA, Slick Carousel, Dropzone.js, Font Awesome, Google Fonts, Typekit
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of Google reCAPTCHA for forms
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
good
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
good
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and content-rich focused on anti-doping services.
  2. No privacy or cookie policy pages explicitly found on the homepage or main navigation.
  3. Contact information is primarily via contact form and social media links; no direct emails or phone numbers found in visible content.
  4. Security best practices are partially implemented; HTTPS and reCAPTCHA are used but security headers and policies are missing.
  5. Strong trust indicators include partnerships with major sports and anti-doping organizations and testimonials from notable figures.
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content; content is safe and targeted at sports organizations and athletes.
  7. Technical stack is modern and based on WordPress with common plugins and libraries.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site content is fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS version 6.0.11, utilizing common plugins such as Yoast SEO for search engine optimization and photo gallery plugins for media management. The front-end uses jQuery, Slick Carousel for sliders, Dropzone.js for file uploads, and Google Fonts along with Typekit for typography. Hosting is supported by Cloudflare DNS services, providing performance and security benefits. The site is mobile responsive with good navigation clarity and professional design. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized media. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to modernize security configurations and improve accessibility compliance.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 49/100High27 findingsView report
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